A Lords report has warned that an exodus of more than half a million people from the British workforce since the Covid pandemic is putting the UK economy at risk of weaker growth and persistently higher inflation.

Workforce exodus hits UK economy; House of Lords panel report raises concerns

The indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to excess deaths for a long time. Lockdowns affected checkups and treatment for other diseases. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: The indirect impact of COVID

In the span of weeks, the United States’ Silicon Valley which has been a reliable source of high-paying jobs and booming stocks is now witnessing a tough time with major big tech companies including Meta, Twitter, Snap, and Microsoft announcing mass layoffs, which have tens of thousands of people unemployed.

From pandemic boom to layoff season: Why big tech firms are firing thousands of employees

Pope Francis said that reform in the United Nations is "more than obvious" after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine, which caused global fuel and food crises.

Pope believes need to reform United Nations 'more than obvious' after Covid pandemic and Ukraine war

A new study says that Covid-19 has made thousands of young people depressed & anxious about their life. The people observed seem to have lost faith about their future prospects. Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: How young people are feeling depressed due to the pandemic

After a three-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, the legendary swimming race from Dakar to Gorée island finally made a come back. More than 600 athletes of all ages took part in the crossing.

World of Africa: Senegal ocean marathon

Ever since the world got hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, all of us have faced a number of challenges that we weren't expecting to tackle in the pre-COVID era. The challenging times tested us in ways more than one.

Study reveals stress levels in women at a 10-year high post-COVID

Shares of Smith & Wesson slumped about 5% in extended trade on Thursday after the gunmaker posted quarterly results that underscored a drop in consumer demand following a surge two years ago.

Gun demand eases from Pandemic highs

The operator of Dubai International Airport has said the middle east hub could see monthly passenger traffic return to pre-pandemic levels in the other part of the next year.

Dubai airport: Pre-pandemic traffic in 2023

Amidst fresh waves of COVID-19 cases being registered across the world, the World Health Organization's chief has warned that the pandemic is "nowhere near over", calling for more strict surveillance and pushing for vaccine intake.

‘Covid pandemic still not over’, WHO warns as new cases emerge

A new peer review study published in Journal Nature has said that rapidly warming earth has emerged as an opportunity for viruses and increased the probability of future pandemics.

Global warming can spark pandemics : Study

Shanghai is in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak. Residents have locked themselves in their homes, while officegoers are camping on the premises as the financial hub enters second day of a strict lockdown.

Panic buying, camping in offices: Shanghai under strict lockdown as people brace for fresh Covid outbreak

Scotland is witnessing a resurgent Covid pandemic as a total of 9,533 new cases have been reported in a day. However, no new deaths were reported on Sunday. According to local media, the number of people in hospitals with Coronavirus in Scotland has reached its highest total since the start of the pandemic in 2020.

BA.2 sub-variant driving spurt in Covid numbers in Scotland

According to a new study, Covid pandemic may have been three times deadlier than reported till now. Around 6 million people have died in the world due to Covid till the end of 2021 as per official reports.

Covid pandemic death toll may be thrice than reported, claims study

Despite soaring cases and hospitalizations in the Biden administration is under pressure to focus on ways in which the country can learn to live with covid-19 as a manageable virus. Amid that conversation, a senate hearing on the pandemic turned explosive after the Republicans attempted to use the public hearing to attack White House chief medical advisor Dr Anthony Fauci.

Heated exchange between Dr Fauci and Senator Paul over covid pandemic in United States

Global auto sector is struggling to cope with impact of COVID pandemic on global supply chains, British car manufacturers had their slowest November in 37 years as the sector struggled to cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on global supply chains, industry data showed on Thursday.

British car manufacturers face slowest November in 37 years

When the pandemic hit the United States, there were calls for priorities to be reset and to prioritize public health. A new report reveals that pandemic had not impact on the global arms industry, in fact, it only flourished.

Covid pandemic didn't dent global arms sale, industry grew by 1.3% in 2020

Americans everywhere remain concerned about getting past what feels like a never-ending litany of Covid-19-induced economic problems, from out-of-stock products to inflation and continued fears of exposure to illness when going out.

How to think about the Covid recession

COVID-19 is expected to transition to an endemic disease in 2022 and beyond. As the Delta variant surge eases in many regions around the world, scientists have begun charting the virus's transition from a pandemic to an endemic.

Is a new Covid pandemic emerging or is it an endemic now? Experts answer

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the Covid pandemic will “easily drag on deep into 2022” because poorer countries are not getting the required vaccines.

Covid pandemic will easily drag on deep into 2022, warns WHO

Finance ministers of the group of 20 economies have pledged to keep economic stimulus policies in place. This is to ensure recovery from the covid-19 pandemic.

Finance ministers of G20 economies pledge to keep economic stimulus policies in place

The Biden administration has decided to reopen land borders with Canada & Mexico from next month for fully vaccinated people. This ends a 19-month freeze on non-essential travel caused by the covid-19 pandemic.

Biden administration decides to reopen land borders

India's economy, which contracted due to the covid pandemic, is expected to grow by 9.5% in 2021, and 8.5% in 2022, according to latest projections released by the international monetary fund.

India's economy expected to grow by 9.5% in 2021

Polling stations have opened in Iraq for elections that come at a time when the country faces enormous challenges. The country's economy has been struggling due to years of conflict, corruption and the COVID pandemic.

Polling stations open in Iraq for elections amid enormous challenges

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